RN Per Diem RN - East Med​/Surg; Nights

Overview

Work Schedule: Nights, 12 hour shifts, Sunday - Saturday

Filing Deadline: Thu 2/5/2026

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Payroll

Title:

NURSE PD

Department: Hillcrest 7 East

Hiring Pay Scale: $91.16 / Hour

Worksite: Hillcrest

Appointment Type: Per Diem

Appointment Percent: 20%

Union: NX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Additional Listing: #138337 (RN) Per Diem RN - 7 East Med/Surg (Nights)

UC San Diego Health values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of the job posting.

All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of the job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, including transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements, and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held Magnet status since 2011.

We are seeking compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Registered Nurses (RN) to join our dynamic team on a 14-bed Medical-Surgical Unit that provides care for medicine and behavioral health patients in a secured environment. This role is ideal for nurses who are committed to nursing excellence, patient safety, and family-centered care.

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to a diverse patient population, including those with medical-surgical and behavioral health needs.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment within a secured unit.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families.
• Monitor patient progress and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Uphold the highest standards of professional practice and ethical behavior.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and unit-based projects.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California.
• Current BART, or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.
• CPI or equivalent behavioral health crisis intervention training (or must be obtained within 6 months of hire).
• Minimum one (1) year of acute care RN experience in medical-surgical or behavioral health nursing.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of nursing-sensitive indicators relevant to Med/Surg and integrates these measures into daily practice to promote quality and safety outcomes.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

• BSN or MSN.
• Professional nursing certification.
• Experience working with vulnerable patient populations.

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Per diem shift requirement is an average of 1 shift…